This post is all about college finals care package ideas.
Final exams is one of the hardest parts of college… And for college students who are working hard for several late nights, they deserve some love and care! These are the best college finals care package ideas.
Whether you’re sending a care package to your son or daughter, a friend, a sibling, or significant other, trust me when I say that these college care package ideas will cover ALL bases.
As a recent college grad, it’s not long ago that I found myself in that stressful time of finals. I know exactly what thoughtful gifts college students need to thrive at the end of each semester!
Here’s exactly what to get a college student before a big exam to help them THRIVE!
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COLLEGE FINALS CARE PACKAGE IDEAS:
Every finals week care package has to include snacks, and granola bars are a great place to start. Granola bars are easy fuel for late night study sessions!
Every college finals care package needs some self-care items. Face masks are a great option because any college kid would love to use these to unwind with their friends after a busy day.
3. Loungewear set
Comfy loungewear sets make studying sooo much more enjoyable! I LIVED in loungewear during finals week, so I know the college student you’re shopping for will appreciate getting some more comfy (and matching) clothes.
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During exam season, students don't have the time to be doing loads of laundry or other chores. The end of the semester is seriously a whirlwind.
These tide to-go sticks will tide them over until they have time to do their laundry again!
If the student you're shopping for is a big tea drinker, then you can't go wrong with a set of herbal tea! Hot drinks are the perfect gifts for their study sessions, or even to unwind after a long day.
Staying hydrated makes a huge difference when it comes to staying focused for long periods of time (which is the priority during college finals). Having few packages of electrolytes on hand can't hurt!!
Cozy socks are simply essential items for college. You can't go wrong with a few extra pairs of socks, so they were a no-brainer to add to this list of college finals care package ideas!
These pre-made bags of Skinny Pop popcorn are even better than microwave popcorn because all you have to do is grab them and munch! Having easy, relatively healthy snacks like this makes studying so much easier.
If the college student you're shopping for has a bath, then bath bombs are always a good idea to help them relax!
If they're living in a dorm room and don't have access to a bath, then you can grab them shower steamers instead (linked below).
Shower steamers are an easy way to make any shower more relaxing. They're not the most sensational gifts ever, but they sure are practical and they make life feel a little more luxurious.
During college finals, every student's neck and shoulders are sure to get a little tense and sore. All those hours hunched over a desk or laptop do not make life any easier.
I love this neck and shoulder heating pad. They can strap it around them while they study. Not only will it keep them warm and cozy; it'll help relieve some of that neck and back tension while they put in their hard work!
When it comes to college finals care package ideas, extra notebooks are some of the most practical items you can gift. It doesn't hurt to have some extra pages on hand (especially if they like hand-writing their notes).
Even if they don't end up using these right away, they won't have to worry about buying new ones for next semester!
I don't know if it's true that chewing gum helps you focus, but I was CONSTANTLY chewing gum during study sessions in college. There's just something about chewing gum that's so much fun and makes studying a little easier.
Trail mix is an easy, super filling snack and a great source of energy! It's one of the most perfect exam care package ideas because I can almost guarantee this will be by their side 90% of the time while they study.
While lip glaze won't directly help a college student study, it's always nice to add a variety of items that help a college student feel pampered and loved during finals season. Any girl knows that the best college care packages come with some form of skincare or beauty product!
They probably will have deeeep eyebags throughout finals season, but under eye massk sure will help with that!! These are some of the most popular ones on Amazon.
Claw clips are super useful items for girls with long hair! The last thing you want when you're studying is to have your hair in your face. So, putting it up with a claw clip is super simple and convenient.
Chex mix is another great snack to have during crunch time!!
If you know that the college student you're shopping for gets fidgety and anxious, then stress balls are super thoughtful care package ideas. These will help them stay focused and let out some of their stress when they're feeling tense. Stress relievers make a huge difference during finals season!
Who can turn down hot chocolate?! I sure can't!!
A comfy hoodie goes a long way. This hoodie comes in so many different colors, so you can buy it in their college colors which will make it feel extra special!
Positivity is a must during exam season. This travel mug has cute affirmations all over it! You can pair this with a personal note and they'll instantly feel super special.
This fruit infuser water bottle is so fun! They can add their favorite fruits or veggies like lemon, cucumber, raspberries, or strawberries for some naturally flavored water.
25. Gift cards
When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with a gift card. Some great gift card ideas:
- DoorDash/UberEats
- A local restaurant
- A Dunkin or Starbucks gift card
- Amazon gift card
- Walmart gift card
- Gift card to a grocery store nearby
Or, when in doubt, you can always get more of their favorite snacks!
